Searches of River Nene continue after fatal car incident in Wisbech St Mary
Authorities seek missing teenager following tragedy
Police and specialist teams are continuing their search of the River Nene following a fatal incident that occurred Tuesday evening, 17th March, in Wisbech St Mary.
An 18-year-old man, believed to have been driving the car, is still missing after the vehicle entered the water at North Brink around 8.20pm.
Four other occupants, aged between 16 and 18, were in the car.
Sadly, a 16-year-old girl, thought to be a rear seat passenger, was recovered by dive teams yesterday afternoon and confirmed deceased.
The girl’s family, along with the families of those involved, are being supported by specialist police liaison officers.
Of the survivors, two 16-year-old girls and an 18-year-old boy were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn with non-life-threatening injuries.
One of the girls remains hospitalized, while the other two have been discharged.
North Brink, initially closed for emergency response operations, has now been reopened.
Detective Chief Inspector Garry Webb from the road policing unit expressed the gravity of the situation.
“This is a terrible tragedy, and we are supporting all the families and the young survivors through what is a traumatic time for them all," Webb said.
"Our priority today is to find the young man who remains unaccounted for and specialist search teams remain at the scene.
"Detectives from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit also remain at the scene and they will continue engagement with the survivors and all the families affected.”